Large, costly bearings are critical assets that require proper installation and maintenance. Before bearings exhibit symptoms of poor performance such as noise, vibration, and heat, call Royal to analyze the cause and correct it. When critical bearings fail, call Royal to determine why.

Bearing Failure Analysis
When a bearing fails, causing a system to cease operation, proper failure analysis is critical. Without proper training, many would immediately assume the cause of failure was due to a bearing design flaw. However, this assumption is often misguided. A proper analysis, conducted by a skilled technician, can yield valuable insight into the true cause of failure. The most common reason failures occur is from improper installation. Failures can also be induced from misalignment, harmful penetrants , insufficient lubrication, and many other causes. It is imperative to perform an extensive and conclusive evaluation to ensure that premature failure is not again induced.

Vibration Analysis
After a bearing has been mounted and fitted correctly, it is important that the bearing receives regular performance diagnostics. Catastrophic bearing failures could often be avoided if condition monitoring were to ensure the bearing was still performing within operating parameters. By conducting a bearing vibration analysis on a regular basis, it is possible to gauge the bearing performance. If the vibration becomes too large, a technician can alert the company before the bearing fails and causes a major system malfunction.

Alignment Services
In an effort to increase machine efficiency and extend operating life, it is wise to ensure that coupled shafts are in alignment. If alignment is not within tolerance, serious side effects may occur. Misalignment can heighten loads on both a drive motor and shaft components. As the load worsens, higher stresses, friction forces, and wear increase within the system. The systems energy efficiency decrease as more energy must be consumed to overcome the increased frictional forces. Output accuracy worsens as the shaft is prone to higher vibration. A trained technician can help alleviate system defects caused by misalignment, increasing both production performance and efficiency.